Diabetes is a lifelong disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood.
Diabetes can be caused by too little insulin, resistance to insulin, or both.
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas to control blood sugar and
it enables glucose to pass from the blood into the body's cells.


Symptoms

  • blurry vision
  • being really thirsty
  • tired
  • hungry
  • losing weight
  • frequent urination

Risks

  • being over the age of 45
  • having a relative with diabetes
  • delivering a baby over 9 pounds
  • heart disease
  • high blood cholesterol level
  • obesity
  • not enough exercise

Prevention

  • maintaining a healthy weight
  • healthy diet
  • healthy blood pressure

Treatment

  • insulin injections
  • maintaining a healthy diet

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